What is a Base64 File?

Base64 is an encoding scheme that converts binary data into ASCII text. It is used to embed binary data in JSON, XML, or URLs.

Common uses

  • data URIs
  • APIs
  • email attachments
  • embedding binary in text

Pros

  • Safe for text protocols
  • Widely supported
  • Reversible

Cons

  • ~33% size increase
  • Not compression

Related tools

Try with the Assistant

Use Base64 Encoder/Decoder to work with Base64 files. Or ask the assistant what you want to do.

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